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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.41, 842.49 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.41, 842.49 and 413.99 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.41 : 842.49 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.41/842.49 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.41x = 842.49 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.41x = 348,778.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,778.22/610.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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