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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.31 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.31 and 406.12 is: 609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.31 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.31 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.31 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 372,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,130.54/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.31

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