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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 842.82 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 842.82 and 345.18 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 842.82 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/842.82 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 842.82 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 290,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,924.61/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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