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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 914.28 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 914.28 and 425.40 is: 638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 914.28 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/914.28 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 914.28 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 388,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,934.71/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.42

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