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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.45, 916.15 and 426.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.45, 916.15 and 426.65 is: 640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.45 : 916.15 = 426.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.45/916.15 = 426.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.45x = 916.15 × 426.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.45x = 390,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,875.40/610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.31

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