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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.69, 842.47 and 361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.69, 842.47 and 361.84 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.69 : 842.47 = 361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.69/842.47 = 361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.69x = 842.47 × 361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.69x = 304,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,839.34/610.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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