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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 914.34 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 914.34 and 379.11 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 914.34 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/914.34 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 914.34 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 346,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,635.44/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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