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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 914.42 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 914.42 and 405.16 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 914.42 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/914.42 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 914.42 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 370,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,486.41/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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