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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 911.58 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 911.58 and 412.98 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 911.58 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/911.58 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 911.58 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 376,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,464.31/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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