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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 912.65 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 912.65 and 389.49 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 912.65 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/912.65 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 912.65 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 355,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,464.79/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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