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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 912.02 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 912.02 and 530.12 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 912.02 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/912.02 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 912.02 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 483,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,479.67/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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