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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 913.56 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 913.56 and 418.24 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 913.56 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/913.56 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 913.56 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 382,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,087.33/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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