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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.53, 914.62 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.53, 914.62 and 404.49 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.53 : 914.62 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.53/914.62 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.53x = 914.62 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.53x = 369,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,954.64/610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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