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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.48, 913.37 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.48, 913.37 and 301.03 is: 451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.48 : 913.37 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.48/913.37 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.48x = 913.37 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.48x = 274,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,947.98/609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.12

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