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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 916.93 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 916.93 and 318.55 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 916.93 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/916.93 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 916.93 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 292,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,081.87/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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