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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 842.56 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 842.56 and 348.50 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 842.56 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/842.56 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 842.56 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 293,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,632.16/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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