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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 914.15 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 914.15 and 389.96 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 914.15 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/914.15 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 914.15 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 356,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,482.27/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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