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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.20, 914.41 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.20, 914.41 and 436.06 is: 654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.20 : 914.41 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.20/914.41 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.20x = 914.41 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.20x = 398,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,733.05/609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.52

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