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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.41, 842.30 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.41, 842.30 and 344.83 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.41 : 842.30 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.41/842.30 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.41x = 842.30 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.41x = 290,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,450.31/610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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