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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.11, 842.02 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.11, 842.02 and 348.17 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.11 : 842.02 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.11/842.02 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.11x = 842.02 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.11x = 293,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,166.10/610.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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