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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 913.50 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 913.50 and 604.14 is: 906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 913.50 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/913.50 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 913.50 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 551,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,881.89/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.54

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