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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 912.18 and 388.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 912.18 and 388.84 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 912.18 = 388.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/912.18 = 388.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 912.18 × 388.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 354,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,692.07/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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