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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 910.79 and 550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 910.79 and 550.65 is: 824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 910.79 = 550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/910.79 = 550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 910.79 × 550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 501,526.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,526.51/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.30

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