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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 842.72 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 842.72 and 591.93 is: 817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 842.72 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/842.72 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 842.72 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 498,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,828.29/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.36

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