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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.53, 913.28 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.53, 913.28 and 447.26 is: 670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.53 : 913.28 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.53/913.28 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.53x = 913.28 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.53x = 408,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,466.81/609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.14

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