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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 914.88 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 914.88 and 480.96 is: 720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 914.88 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/914.88 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 914.88 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 440,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,020.68/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.68

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