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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 842.81 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 842.81 and 330.97 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 842.81 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/842.81 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 842.81 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 278,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,942.64/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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