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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.21, 842.06 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.21, 842.06 and 344.66 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.21 : 842.06 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.21/842.06 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.21x = 842.06 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.21x = 290,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,227.37/610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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