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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 843 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 843 and 334.88 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 843 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/843 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 843 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 282,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,303.84/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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