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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.36, 842.45 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.36, 842.45 and 348.53 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.36 : 842.45 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.36/842.45 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.36x = 842.45 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.36x = 293,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,613.14/610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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