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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 914.72 and 405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 914.72 and 405.14 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 914.72 = 405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/914.72 = 405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 914.72 × 405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 370,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,589.66/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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