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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 914.74 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 914.74 and 390.96 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 914.74 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/914.74 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 914.74 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 357,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,626.75/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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