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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 913.34 and 389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 913.34 and 389.23 is: 583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 913.34 = 389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/913.34 = 389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 913.34 × 389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 355,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,498.02/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.47

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