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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 913.61 and 454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 913.61 and 454.27 is: 681.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 913.61 = 454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/913.61 = 454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 913.61 × 454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 415,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,025.61/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.81

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