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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.33, 842.25 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.33, 842.25 and 330.55 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.33 : 842.25 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.33/842.25 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.33x = 842.25 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.33x = 278,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,405.17/610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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