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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.21, 842.11 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.21, 842.11 and 348.25 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.21 : 842.11 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.21/842.11 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.21x = 842.11 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.21x = 293,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,267.75/610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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