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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.46, 915.94 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.46, 915.94 and 336.74 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.46 : 915.94 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.46/915.94 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.46x = 915.94 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.46x = 308,434.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,434.63/610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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