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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 842.22 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 842.22 and 462.60 is: 638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 842.22 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/842.22 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 842.22 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 389,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,610.97/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.48

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