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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.21, 842.04 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.21, 842.04 and 348.27 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.21 : 842.04 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.21/842.04 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.21x = 842.04 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.21x = 293,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,257.27/610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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