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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.37, 913.94 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.37, 913.94 and 301.12 is: 451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.37 : 913.94 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.37/913.94 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.37x = 913.94 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.37x = 275,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,204.08/609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.62

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