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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.03, 914.32 and 538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.03, 914.32 and 538.03 is: 806.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.03 : 914.32 = 538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.03/914.32 = 538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.03x = 914.32 × 538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.03x = 491,931.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,931.59/610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.41

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