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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 913.80 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 913.80 and 488.60 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 913.80 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/913.80 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 913.80 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 446,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,482.68/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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