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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 841.62 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 841.62 and 403 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 841.62 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/841.62 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 841.62 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 339,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,172.86/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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