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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 914.64 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 914.64 and 262.83 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 914.64 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/914.64 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 914.64 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 240,399.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,399.25/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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