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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 915.96 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 915.96 and 321.88 is: 483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 915.96 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/915.96 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 915.96 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 294,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,829.20/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.14

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