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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 842.66 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 842.66 and 330.86 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 842.66 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/842.66 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 842.66 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 278,802.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,802.49/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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