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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.18 and 321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.18 and 321.54 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.18 = 321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.18 = 321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.18 × 321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 294,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,266.98/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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