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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 911.61 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 911.61 and 364.38 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 911.61 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/911.61 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 911.61 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 332,172.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,172.45/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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