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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 916.16 and 428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 916.16 and 428.20 is: 642.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 916.16 = 428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/916.16 = 428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 916.16 × 428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 392,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,299.71/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.65

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