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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.10, 840.33 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.10, 840.33 and 412.66 is: 569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.10 : 840.33 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.10/840.33 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.10x = 840.33 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.10x = 346,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,770.58/609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.32

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