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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 912.50 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 912.50 and 403.31 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 912.50 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/912.50 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 912.50 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 368,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,016.82/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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