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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.06, 842.25 and 462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.06, 842.25 and 462.10 is: 637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.06 : 842.25 = 462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.06/842.25 = 462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.06x = 842.25 × 462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.06x = 389,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,203.73/610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.98

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