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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.30, 841.26 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.30, 841.26 and 462.34 is: 637.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.30 : 841.26 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.30/841.26 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.30x = 841.26 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.30x = 388,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,948.15/610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.31

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