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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 913.98 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 913.98 and 301.32 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 913.98 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/913.98 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 913.98 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 275,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,401.58/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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