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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.79, 913.50 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.79, 913.50 and 403.75 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.79 : 913.50 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.79/913.50 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.79x = 913.50 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.79x = 368,825.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,825.63/609.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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