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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 913.32 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 913.32 and 320.40 is: 480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 913.32 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/913.32 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 913.32 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 292,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,627.73/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.32

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