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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.81, 916.31 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.81, 916.31 and 423.97 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.81 : 916.31 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.81/916.31 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.81x = 916.31 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.81x = 388,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,485.83/610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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