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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.25, 841.46 and 412.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.25, 841.46 and 412.42 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.25 : 841.46 = 412.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.25/841.46 = 412.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.25x = 841.46 × 412.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.25x = 347,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,032.87/609.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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