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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.27, 914.50 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.27, 914.50 and 320.83 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.27 : 914.50 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.27/914.50 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.27x = 914.50 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.27x = 293,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,399.04/610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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