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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.57, 914.58 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.57, 914.58 and 391.65 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.57 : 914.58 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.57/914.58 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.57x = 914.58 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.57x = 358,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,195.26/611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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