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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.76 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.76 and 518.32 is: 777.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.76 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.76 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.76 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 473,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,101.76/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.31

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