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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.54, 842.39 and 414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.54, 842.39 and 414.31 is: 571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.54 : 842.39 = 414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.54/842.39 = 414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.54x = 842.39 × 414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.54x = 349,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,010.60/610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.64

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