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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 914.43 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 914.43 and 321.08 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 914.43 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/914.43 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 914.43 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 293,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,605.18/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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