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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 842.82 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 842.82 and 348.49 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 842.82 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/842.82 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 842.82 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 293,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711.55/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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