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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.67, 842.35 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.67, 842.35 and 400.86 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.67 : 842.35 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.67/842.35 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.67x = 842.35 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.67x = 337,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,664.42/610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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