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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.55, 842.61 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.55, 842.61 and 348.56 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.55 : 842.61 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.55/842.61 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.55x = 842.61 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.55x = 293,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,700.14/610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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