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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 840.78 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 840.78 and 413.10 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 840.78 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/840.78 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 840.78 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 347,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,326.22/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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