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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 916.15 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 916.15 and 317.71 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 916.15 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/916.15 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 916.15 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 291,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,072.13/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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