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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 914.09 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 914.09 and 320.49 is: 480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 914.09 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/914.09 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 914.09 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 292,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955.10/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.74

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