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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.69, 915.78 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.69, 915.78 and 425.52 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.69 : 915.78 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.69/915.78 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.69x = 915.78 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.69x = 389,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,679.24/610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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