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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 913.56 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 913.56 and 296.79 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 913.56 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/913.56 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 913.56 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 271,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,135.47/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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