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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 923.23 and 609.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 923.23 and 609.50 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 923.23 = 609.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/923.23 = 609.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 923.23 × 609.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 562,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,708.69/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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