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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.53, 842.52 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.53, 842.52 and 348.54 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.53 : 842.52 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.53/842.52 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.53x = 842.52 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.53x = 293,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,650.07/610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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