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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.13, 913.85 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.13, 913.85 and 262.48 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.13 : 913.85 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.13/913.85 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.13x = 913.85 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.13x = 239,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,867.35/609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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