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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 842.07 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 842.07 and 400.48 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 842.07 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/842.07 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 842.07 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 337,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,232.19/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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