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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 914.36 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 914.36 and 316.80 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 914.36 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/914.36 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 914.36 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 289,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,667.66/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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