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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.30, 914.45 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.30, 914.45 and 508.73 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 914.45 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/914.45 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 914.45 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 465,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,201.03/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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