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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 915.25 and 405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 915.25 and 405.57 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 915.25 = 405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/915.25 = 405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 915.25 × 405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 371,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,197.94/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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