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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 912.66 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 912.66 and 320.80 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 912.66 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/912.66 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 912.66 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 292,781.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,781.33/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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