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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.34, 842.26 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.34, 842.26 and 348.34 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.34 : 842.26 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.34/842.26 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.34x = 842.26 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.34x = 293,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,392.85/610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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