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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.48, 913.76 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.48, 913.76 and 378.02 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.48 : 913.76 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.48/913.76 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.48x = 913.76 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.48x = 345,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,419.56/609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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