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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 914.68 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 914.68 and 488.31 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 914.68 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/914.68 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 914.68 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 446,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,647.39/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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