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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 841.78 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 841.78 and 344.45 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 841.78 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/841.78 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 841.78 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 289,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,953.66/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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