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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.77, 915.25 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.77, 915.25 and 321.33 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.77 : 915.25 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.77/915.25 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.77x = 915.25 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.77x = 294,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,097.28/610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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