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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 915.90 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 915.90 and 488.20 is: 732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 915.90 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/915.90 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 915.90 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 447,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,142.38/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.73

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