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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 913.79 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 913.79 and 437.08 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 913.79 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/913.79 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 913.79 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 399,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,399.33/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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