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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 912.50 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 912.50 and 454.43 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 912.50 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/912.50 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 912.50 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 414,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,665.10/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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