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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 911.64 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 911.64 and 426.20 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 911.64 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/911.64 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 911.64 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 388,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,540.97/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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