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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.66, 910.94 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.66, 910.94 and 608.15 is: 905.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.66 : 910.94 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.66/910.94 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.66x = 910.94 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.66x = 553,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,987.40/611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.71

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