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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.95 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.95 and 320.42 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.95 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.95 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.95 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 292,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,847.86/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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