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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 911.35 and 506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 911.35 and 506.42 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 911.35 = 506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/911.35 = 506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 911.35 × 506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 461,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,525.36/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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