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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 913.44 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 913.44 and 465.68 is: 698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 913.44 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/913.44 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 913.44 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 425,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,370.74/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.06

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