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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 913.98 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 913.98 and 426.47 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 913.98 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/913.98 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 913.98 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 389,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,785.05/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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