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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.88, 935.76 and 608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.88, 935.76 and 608.36 is: 912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.88 : 935.76 = 608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.88/935.76 = 608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.88x = 935.76 × 608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.88x = 569,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,278.95/623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.48

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