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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 842.04 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 842.04 and 454.68 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 842.04 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/842.04 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 842.04 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 382,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,858.75/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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