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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.95, 842.31 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.95, 842.31 and 414.66 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.95 : 842.31 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.95/842.31 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.95x = 842.31 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.95x = 349,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,272.26/610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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