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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 910.23 and 387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 910.23 and 387.82 is: 580.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 910.23 = 387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/910.23 = 387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 910.23 × 387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 353,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,005.40/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.73

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