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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.77, 913.75 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.77, 913.75 and 320.33 is: 480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.77 : 913.75 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.77/913.75 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.77x = 913.75 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.77x = 292,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,701.54/609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.02

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