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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.62, 912.48 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.62, 912.48 and 425.47 is: 637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.62 : 912.48 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.62/912.48 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.62x = 912.48 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.62x = 388,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,232.87/608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.89

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