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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.43, 914.28 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.43, 914.28 and 176.62 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.43 : 914.28 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.43/914.28 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.43x = 914.28 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.43x = 161,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,480.13/609.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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