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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.54, 842.30 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.54, 842.30 and 348.50 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.54 : 842.30 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.54/842.30 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.54x = 842.30 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.54x = 293,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,541.55/610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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