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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 842.32 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 842.32 and 334.36 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 842.32 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/842.32 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 842.32 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 281,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,638.12/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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