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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 915.72 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 915.72 and 404.88 is: 606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 915.72 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/915.72 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 915.72 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 370,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,756.71/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.97

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