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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 915.26 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 915.26 and 405.14 is: 607.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 915.26 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/915.26 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 915.26 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 370,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,808.44/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.71

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