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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 842.31 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 842.31 and 414 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 842.31 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/842.31 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 842.31 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 348,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,716.34/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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