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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 913.10 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 913.10 and 426.39 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 913.10 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/913.10 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 913.10 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 389,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,334.58/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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