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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.30, 915.27 and 321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.30, 915.27 and 321.58 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.30 : 915.27 = 321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.30/915.27 = 321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.30x = 915.27 × 321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.30x = 294,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,332.53/610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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