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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 909.96 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 909.96 and 597.96 is: 891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 909.96 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/909.96 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 909.96 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 544,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,119.68/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.77

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