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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 916.80 and 405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 916.80 and 405.53 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 916.80 = 405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/916.80 = 405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 916.80 × 405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 371,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,789.90/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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