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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 842.66 and 334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 842.66 and 334.63 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 842.66 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/842.66 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 842.66 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 281,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,979.32/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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