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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.05 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.05 and 378.30 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.05 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.05 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.05 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 345,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,406.82/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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