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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 914.81 and 321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 914.81 and 321.78 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 914.81 = 321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/914.81 = 321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 914.81 × 321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 294,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,365.95/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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