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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 842.22 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 842.22 and 414.66 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 842.22 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/842.22 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 842.22 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 349,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,234.95/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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