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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 911.73 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 911.73 and 426.08 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 911.73 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/911.73 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 911.73 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 388,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,469.92/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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