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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 913.28 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 913.28 and 544.32 is: 815.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 913.28 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/913.28 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 913.28 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 497,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,113.85/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.76

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