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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 912.75 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 912.75 and 389.71 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 912.75 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/912.75 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 912.75 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 355,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,707.80/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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