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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 912.24 and 425.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 912.24 and 425.84 is: 638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 912.24 = 425.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/912.24 = 425.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 912.24 × 425.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 388,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,463.72/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.55

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