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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.40, 915.84 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.40, 915.84 and 427.76 is: 641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.40 : 915.84 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.40/915.84 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.40x = 915.84 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.40x = 391,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,759.72/610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.81

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