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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 913.95 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 913.95 and 481.50 is: 721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 913.95 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/913.95 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 913.95 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 440,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.93/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.40

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