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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 912.54 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 912.54 and 389.70 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 912.54 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/912.54 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 912.54 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 355,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,610.33/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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