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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 917.03 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 917.03 and 550.94 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 917.03 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/917.03 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 917.03 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 505,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,221.17/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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