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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 917.89 and 464.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 917.89 and 464.90 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 917.89 = 464.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/917.89 = 464.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 917.89 × 464.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 426,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,721.31/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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