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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.09, 915.14 and 488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.09, 915.14 and 488.59 is: 732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.09 : 915.14 = 488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.09/915.14 = 488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.09x = 915.14 × 488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.09x = 447,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,128.25/610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.89

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