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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.10, 914.55 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.10, 914.55 and 545.30 is: 817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.10 : 914.55 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.10/914.55 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.10x = 914.55 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.10x = 498,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,704.12/610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.41

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