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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 914.15 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 914.15 and 280.47 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 914.15 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/914.15 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 914.15 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 256,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,390.25/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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