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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.82, 914.86 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.82, 914.86 and 404.88 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.82 : 914.86 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.82/914.86 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.82x = 914.86 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.82x = 370,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,408.52/610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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