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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 912.20 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 912.20 and 392.68 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 912.20 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/912.20 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 912.20 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 358,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,198.14/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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