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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 914.88 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 914.88 and 482.72 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 914.88 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/914.88 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 914.88 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 441,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,630.87/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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