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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 843.14 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 843.14 and 398.34 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 843.14 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/843.14 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 843.14 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 335,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,852.17/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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