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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 914.25 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 914.25 and 320.76 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 914.25 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/914.25 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 914.25 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 293,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,254.83/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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