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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 916.53 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 916.53 and 454.96 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 916.53 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/916.53 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 916.53 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 416,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,984.49/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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