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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 912.87 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 912.87 and 393.54 is: 590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 912.87 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/912.87 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 912.87 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 359,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,250.86/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.28

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