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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 911.10 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 911.10 and 391.56 is: 586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 911.10 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/911.10 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 911.10 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 356,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,750.32/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.92

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