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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.52, 913.38 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.52, 913.38 and 320.08 is: 479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.52 : 913.38 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.52/913.38 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.52x = 913.38 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.52x = 292,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,354.67/609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.65

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