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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.36, 914.76 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.36, 914.76 and 466.08 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.36 : 914.76 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.36/914.76 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.36x = 914.76 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.36x = 426,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,351.34/609.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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