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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 916.02 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 916.02 and 379.32 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 916.02 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/916.02 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 916.02 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 347,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,464.71/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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