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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.84, 914.07 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.84, 914.07 and 301.04 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.84 : 914.07 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.84/914.07 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.84x = 914.07 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.84x = 275,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,167.06/609.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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