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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610, 841.86 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610, 841.86 and 348.02 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 841.86 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/841.86 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 841.86 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 292,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,984.12/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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