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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 913.98 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 913.98 and 320.60 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 913.98 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/913.98 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 913.98 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 293,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,021.99/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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