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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.60, 842.50 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.60, 842.50 and 348.60 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.60 : 842.50 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.60/842.50 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.60x = 842.50 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.60x = 293,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,695.50/610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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