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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 841.96 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 841.96 and 334.12 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 841.96 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/841.96 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 841.96 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 281,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,315.68/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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