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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 916.30 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 916.30 and 405.30 is: 608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 916.30 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/916.30 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 916.30 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 371,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,376.39/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.18

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