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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.97, 914.95 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.97, 914.95 and 393.70 is: 590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.97 : 914.95 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.97/914.95 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.97x = 914.95 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.97x = 360,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,211.24/609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.54

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