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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 842.61 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 842.61 and 348.65 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 842.61 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/842.61 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 842.61 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 293,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,771.76/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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