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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.52 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.52 and 330.76 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.52 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.52 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.52 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 278,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,674.50/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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