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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.31, 911.25 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.31, 911.25 and 462.31 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.31 : 911.25 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.31/911.25 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.31x = 911.25 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.31x = 421,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,277.71/608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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