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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.48, 842.44 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.48, 842.44 and 348.48 is: 480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.48 : 842.44 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.48/842.44 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.48x = 842.44 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.48x = 293,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,573.49/610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.89

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