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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 914.76 and 379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 914.76 and 379.39 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 914.76 = 379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/914.76 = 379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 914.76 × 379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 347,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,050.80/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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