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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 914.73 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 914.73 and 321 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 914.73 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/914.73 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 914.73 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 293,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,628.33/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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