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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 937.24 and 608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 937.24 and 608.46 is: 911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 937.24 = 608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/937.24 = 608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 937.24 × 608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 570,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,273.05/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.36

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