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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 915.21 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 915.21 and 481.05 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 915.21 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/915.21 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 915.21 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 440,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,265.11/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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