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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.37, 915.96 and 322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.37, 915.96 and 322.01 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.37 : 915.96 = 322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.37/915.96 = 322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.37x = 915.96 × 322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.37x = 294,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,948.28/610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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