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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 914.88 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 914.88 and 321.44 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 914.88 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/914.88 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 914.88 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 294,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,079.03/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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