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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 914.32 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 914.32 and 393.44 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 914.32 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/914.32 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 914.32 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 359,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,730.06/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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