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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.71 and 553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.71 and 553.46 is: 830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.71 = 553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.71 = 553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.71 × 553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 505,701.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,701.94/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.19

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