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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 914.47 and 580.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 914.47 and 580.14 is: 870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 914.47 = 580.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/914.47 = 580.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 914.47 × 580.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 530,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,520.63/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.19

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