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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 910.98 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 910.98 and 535.50 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 910.98 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/910.98 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 910.98 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 487,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,829.79/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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