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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 912.93 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 912.93 and 320.04 is: 479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 912.93 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/912.93 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 912.93 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 292,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,174.12/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.62

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