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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 841.86 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 841.86 and 348.04 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 841.86 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/841.86 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 841.86 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 293,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,000.95/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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