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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.58, 913.08 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.58, 913.08 and 320.41 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.58 : 913.08 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.58/913.08 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.58x = 913.08 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.58x = 292,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,559.96/609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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