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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 842.50 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 842.50 and 334.50 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 842.50 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/842.50 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 842.50 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 281,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,816.25/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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