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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 911.60 and 588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 911.60 and 588.14 is: 880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 911.60 = 588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/911.60 = 588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 911.60 × 588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 536,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,154.99/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.90

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