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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 910.62 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 910.62 and 391.24 is: 586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 910.62 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/910.62 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 910.62 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 356,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,270.97/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.36

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