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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 841.82 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 841.82 and 348.05 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 841.82 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/841.82 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 841.82 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 292,995.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,995.82/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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