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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.35, 913.61 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.35, 913.61 and 301.34 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.35 : 913.61 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.35/913.61 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.35x = 913.61 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.35x = 275,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,310.27/609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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