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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 914.52 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 914.52 and 427.28 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 914.52 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/914.52 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 914.52 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 390,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,756.11/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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