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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.82, 915.17 and 508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.82, 915.17 and 508.76 is: 762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.82 : 915.17 = 508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.82/915.17 = 508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.82x = 915.17 × 508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.82x = 465,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,599.35/610.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.25

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