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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 912.33 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 912.33 and 423.87 is: 634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 912.33 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/912.33 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 912.33 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 386,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,709.32/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.62

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