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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 842 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 842 and 348.14 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 842 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/842 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 842 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 293,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,133.88/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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