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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 842.06 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 842.06 and 414.32 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 842.06 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/842.06 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 842.06 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 348,879.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,879.12/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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