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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 914.76 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 914.76 and 321.36 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 914.76 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/914.76 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 914.76 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 293,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,967.27/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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