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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.73, 914.06 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.73, 914.06 and 320.83 is: 480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.73 : 914.06 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.73/914.06 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.73x = 914.06 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.73x = 293,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,256.27/609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.96

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