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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 915.98 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 915.98 and 502.44 is: 753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 915.98 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/915.98 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 915.98 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 460,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,224.99/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.33

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