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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 910.31 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 910.31 and 534.89 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 910.31 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/910.31 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 910.31 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 486,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,915.32/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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