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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 842.72 and 445.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 842.72 and 445.35 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 842.72 = 445.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/842.72 = 445.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 842.72 × 445.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 375,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,303.13/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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