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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 916.48 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 916.48 and 379.66 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 916.48 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/916.48 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 916.48 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 347,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,950.80/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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