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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 913.12 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 913.12 and 403.49 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 913.12 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/913.12 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 913.12 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 368,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,432.77/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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