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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.23, 842.13 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.23, 842.13 and 348.24 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.23 : 842.13 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.23/842.13 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.23x = 842.13 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.23x = 293,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,263.35/610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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