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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 912.48 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 912.48 and 348.80 is: 522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 912.48 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/912.48 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 912.48 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 318,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,273.02/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.79

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