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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 913.90 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 913.90 and 426.90 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 913.90 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/913.90 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 913.90 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 390,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,143.91/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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