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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.90, 913.12 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.90, 913.12 and 479.15 is: 718.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.90 : 913.12 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.90/913.12 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.90x = 913.12 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.90x = 437,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,521.45/608.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.54

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