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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 842.61 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 842.61 and 330.82 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 842.61 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/842.61 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 842.61 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 278,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,750.95/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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