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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.46, 842.37 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.46, 842.37 and 348.42 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.46 : 842.37 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.46/842.37 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.46x = 842.37 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.46x = 293,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,500.41/610.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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