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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 914.34 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 914.34 and 404.76 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 914.34 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/914.34 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 914.34 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 370,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,088.26/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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