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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.64, 841.46 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.64, 841.46 and 376.62 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.64 : 841.46 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.64/841.46 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.64x = 841.46 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.64x = 316,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,910.67/609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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