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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 842.06 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 842.06 and 348.23 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 842.06 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/842.06 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 842.06 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 293,233.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,233.53/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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