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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 912.62 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 912.62 and 442.36 is: 663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 912.62 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/912.62 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 912.62 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 403,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,706.58/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.64

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