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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 842.70 and 334.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 842.70 and 334.64 is: 461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 842.70 = 334.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/842.70 = 334.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 842.70 × 334.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 282,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,001.13/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.81

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