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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.41, 912.74 and 427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.41, 912.74 and 427.62 is: 640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.41 : 912.74 = 427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.41/912.74 = 427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.41x = 912.74 × 427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.41x = 390,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,305.88/609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.47

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