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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 842.42 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 842.42 and 348.44 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 842.42 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/842.42 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 842.42 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 293,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,533.19/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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