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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 914.58 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 914.58 and 379.02 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 914.58 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/914.58 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 914.58 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 346,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,644.11/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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