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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.89, 913.41 and 479.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.89, 913.41 and 479.57 is: 718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.89 : 913.41 = 479.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.89/913.41 = 479.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.89x = 913.41 × 479.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.89x = 438,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,039.47/609.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.23

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