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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.80, 913.95 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.80, 913.95 and 465.21 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.80 : 913.95 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.80/913.95 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.80x = 913.95 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.80x = 425,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,178.68/609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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