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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.77, 912.86 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.77, 912.86 and 279.61 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.77 : 912.86 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.77/912.86 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.77x = 912.86 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.77x = 255,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,244.78/608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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