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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 842.37 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 842.37 and 330.65 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 842.37 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/842.37 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 842.37 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 278,528.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,528.25/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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