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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 916.22 and 406.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 916.22 and 406.05 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 916.22 = 406.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/916.22 = 406.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 916.22 × 406.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 372,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,031.77/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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