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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 912.49 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 912.49 and 403.65 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 912.49 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/912.49 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 912.49 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 368,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,325.58/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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