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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 840.53 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 840.53 and 412.68 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 840.53 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/840.53 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 840.53 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 346,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,867.86/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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