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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.15, 842.04 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.15, 842.04 and 348.16 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.15 : 842.04 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.15/842.04 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.15x = 842.04 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.15x = 293,164.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,164.65/610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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