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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 840.96 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 840.96 and 434.88 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 840.96 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/840.96 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 840.96 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 365,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,716.68/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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