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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.77, 914.79 and 590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.77, 914.79 and 590.27 is: 884.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.77 : 914.79 = 590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.77/914.79 = 590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.77x = 914.79 × 590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.77x = 539,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,973.09/610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.09

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