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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.51, 915.77 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.51, 915.77 and 488.20 is: 732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.51 : 915.77 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.51/915.77 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.51x = 915.77 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.51x = 447,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,078.91/610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.30

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