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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.50 and 506.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.50 and 506.13 is: 758.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.50 = 506.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.50 = 506.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.50 × 506.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 462,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,349.76/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.86

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