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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.65, 842.71 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.65, 842.71 and 345.15 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.65 : 842.71 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.65/842.71 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.65x = 842.71 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.65x = 290,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,861.36/610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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