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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.84 and 500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.84 and 500.02 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.84 = 500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.84 = 500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.84 × 500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 456,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,438.26/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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