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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 842.91 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 842.91 and 583.10 is: 804.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 842.91 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/842.91 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 842.91 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 491,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,502.93/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.69

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