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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 914.82 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 914.82 and 379.74 is: 568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 914.82 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/914.82 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 914.82 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 347,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,393.75/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.81

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