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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.31, 842.19 and 344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.31, 842.19 and 344.76 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.31 : 842.19 = 344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.31/842.19 = 344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.31x = 842.19 × 344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.31x = 290,353.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,353.42/610.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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