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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 915.80 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 915.80 and 264.51 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 915.80 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/915.80 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 915.80 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 242,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,236.94/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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