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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.85, 843.09 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.85, 843.09 and 414.42 is: 571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.85 : 843.09 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.85/843.09 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.85x = 843.09 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.85x = 349,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,393.36/610.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.98

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