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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 914.64 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 914.64 and 457.12 is: 685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 914.64 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/914.64 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 914.64 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 418,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,100.24/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.68

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