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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.62, 842.73 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.62, 842.73 and 442.64 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.62 : 842.73 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.62/842.73 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.62x = 842.73 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.62x = 373,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,021.79/610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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