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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.80, 916.20 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.80, 916.20 and 319.20 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.80 : 916.20 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.80/916.20 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.80x = 916.20 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.80x = 292,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,451.04/610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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