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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.17, 913.44 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.17, 913.44 and 464.50 is: 695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.17 : 913.44 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.17/913.44 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.17x = 913.44 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.17x = 424,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,292.88/610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.37

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