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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 842.55 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 842.55 and 348.53 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 842.55 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/842.55 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 842.55 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 293,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,653.95/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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