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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.02 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.02 and 413.72 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.02 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.02 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.02 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 348,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,360.51/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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