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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.53, 913.49 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.53, 913.49 and 405.60 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.53 : 913.49 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.53/913.49 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.53x = 913.49 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.53x = 370,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,511.54/610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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