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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 938.18 and 608.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 938.18 and 608.17 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 938.18 = 608.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/938.18 = 608.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 938.18 × 608.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 570,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,572.93/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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