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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.42 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.42 and 316.35 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.42 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.42 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.42 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 288,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,958.24/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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