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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 913.76 and 404.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 913.76 and 404.14 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 913.76 = 404.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/913.76 = 404.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 913.76 × 404.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 369,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,284.75/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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