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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.29, 912.50 and 575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.29, 912.50 and 575.49 is: 863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.29 : 912.50 = 575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.29/912.50 = 575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.29x = 912.50 × 575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.29x = 525,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,134.63/608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.30

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