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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 913.65 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 913.65 and 320.76 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 913.65 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/913.65 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 913.65 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 293,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,062.37/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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