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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.58, 916.36 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.58, 916.36 and 318.17 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.58 : 916.36 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.58/916.36 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.58x = 916.36 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.58x = 291,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,559.06/610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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