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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.68, 915.98 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.68, 915.98 and 322.28 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.68 : 915.98 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.68/915.98 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.68x = 915.98 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.68x = 295,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,202.03/610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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