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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 914.43 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 914.43 and 321.04 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 914.43 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/914.43 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 914.43 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 293,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,568.61/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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