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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 914.57 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 914.57 and 404.46 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 914.57 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/914.57 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 914.57 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 369,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,906.98/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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