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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 912.18 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 912.18 and 425.88 is: 638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 912.18 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/912.18 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 912.18 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 388,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,479.22/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.09

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