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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 923.40 and 609.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 923.40 and 609.23 is: 913.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 923.40 = 609.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/923.40 = 609.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 923.40 × 609.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 562,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,562.98/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.13

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