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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.65, 914.60 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.65, 914.60 and 590.14 is: 883.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.65 : 914.60 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.65/914.60 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.65x = 914.60 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.65x = 539,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,742.04/610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.88

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