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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 841.48 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 841.48 and 412.43 is: 569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 841.48 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/841.48 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 841.48 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 347,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,046.36/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.62

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