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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 913.77 and 456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 913.77 and 456.40 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 913.77 = 456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/913.77 = 456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 913.77 × 456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 417,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,044.63/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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