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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 913.71 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 913.71 and 320.90 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 913.71 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/913.71 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 913.71 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 293,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,209.54/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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