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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 913.01 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 913.01 and 562.01 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 913.01 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/913.01 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 913.01 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 513,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,113.38/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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