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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 908.37 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 908.37 and 535.64 is: 799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 908.37 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/908.37 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 908.37 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 486,556.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,556.63/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.55

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