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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 914.58 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 914.58 and 463.50 is: 695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 914.58 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/914.58 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 914.58 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 423,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,907.83/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.73

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