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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 912.83 and 345.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 912.83 and 345.27 is: 517.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 912.83 = 345.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/912.83 = 345.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 912.83 × 345.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 315,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,174.51/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.68

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