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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 914.58 and 321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 914.58 and 321.41 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 914.58 = 321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/914.58 = 321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 914.58 × 321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 293,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,955.16/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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