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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 843.92 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 843.92 and 404 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 843.92 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/843.92 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 843.92 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 340,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,943.68/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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