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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.45, 842.43 and 358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.45, 842.43 and 358.45 is: 494.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.45 : 842.43 = 358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.45/842.43 = 358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.45x = 842.43 × 358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.45x = 301,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,969.03/610.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.67

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