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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 912.03 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 912.03 and 415.42 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 912.03 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/912.03 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 912.03 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 378,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,871.66/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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