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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 842.45 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 842.45 and 348.49 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 842.45 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/842.45 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 842.45 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 293,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,585.40/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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