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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 911.10 and 557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 911.10 and 557.69 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 911.10 = 557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/911.10 = 557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 911.10 × 557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 508,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,106.80/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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