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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 913.30 and 566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 913.30 and 566.99 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 913.30 = 566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/913.30 = 566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 913.30 × 566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 517,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,831.97/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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