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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 842.73 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 842.73 and 345.08 is: 476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 842.73 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/842.73 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 842.73 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 290,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,809.27/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.24

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