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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.04, 842.52 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.04, 842.52 and 414.08 is: 571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.04 : 842.52 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.04/842.52 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.04x = 842.52 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.04x = 348,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,870.68/610.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.88

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