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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.28 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.28 and 333.03 is: 499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.28 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.28 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.28 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 305,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,148.73/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.64

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