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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.84, 842.46 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.84, 842.46 and 445.24 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.84 : 842.46 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.84/842.46 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.84x = 842.46 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.84x = 375,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,096.89/610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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