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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.33, 912.36 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.33, 912.36 and 279.17 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.33 : 912.36 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.33/912.36 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.33x = 912.36 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.33x = 254,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,698.98/608.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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