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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 915 and 487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 915 and 487.71 is: 731.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 915 = 487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/915 = 487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 915 × 487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 446,254.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,254.65/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.54

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