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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 912.50 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 912.50 and 437.24 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 912.50 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/912.50 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 912.50 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 398,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,981.50/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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