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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 913.14 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 913.14 and 426.06 is: 639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 913.14 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/913.14 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 913.14 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 389,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,052.43/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.41

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