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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 841.80 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 841.80 and 361.47 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 841.80 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/841.80 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 841.80 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 304,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,285.45/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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