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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 913.62 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 913.62 and 394.04 is: 591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 913.62 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/913.62 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 913.62 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 360,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,002.82/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.03

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