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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.74 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.74 and 488.19 is: 732.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.74 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.74 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.74 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 446,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,078.73/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.29

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