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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 842.09 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 842.09 and 348.23 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 842.09 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/842.09 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 842.09 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 293,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,235.05/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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