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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.88 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.88 and 389.44 is: 584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.88 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.88 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.88 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 355,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,903.54/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.49

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