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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 916.49 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 916.49 and 379.92 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 916.49 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/916.49 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 916.49 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 348,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,197.27/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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