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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.06, 913.59 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.06, 913.59 and 608.16 is: 912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.06 : 913.59 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.06/913.59 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.06x = 913.59 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.06x = 555,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,608.89/609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.24

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