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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 914.94 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 914.94 and 488.52 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 914.94 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/914.94 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 914.94 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 446,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,966.49/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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