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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 914.43 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 914.43 and 529.49 is: 795.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 914.43 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/914.43 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 914.43 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 484,181.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,181.54/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.45

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