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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 912.14 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 912.14 and 414.76 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 912.14 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/912.14 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 912.14 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 378,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,319.19/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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