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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 842.32 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 842.32 and 334.38 is: 461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 842.32 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/842.32 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 842.32 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 281,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,654.96/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.44

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