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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 913.34 and 300.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 913.34 and 300.74 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 913.34 = 300.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/913.34 = 300.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 913.34 × 300.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 274,674.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,674.06/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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