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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 914.98 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 914.98 and 406.60 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 914.98 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/914.98 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 914.98 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 372,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,030.87/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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