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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 912.38 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 912.38 and 555.24 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 912.38 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/912.38 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 912.38 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 506,589.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,589.87/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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