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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 843.68 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 843.68 and 414.72 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 843.68 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/843.68 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 843.68 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 349,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,890.97/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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