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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.49, 914.97 and 263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.49, 914.97 and 263.43 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.49 : 914.97 = 263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.49/914.97 = 263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.49x = 914.97 × 263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.49x = 241,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,030.55/610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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