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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 913.35 and 442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 913.35 and 442.83 is: 664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 913.35 = 442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/913.35 = 442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 913.35 × 442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 404,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,458.78/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.33

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