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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 842.32 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 842.32 and 453.60 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 842.32 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/842.32 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 842.32 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 382,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,076.35/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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