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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 916.05 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 916.05 and 542.30 is: 813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 916.05 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/916.05 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 916.05 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 496,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,773.92/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.45

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