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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 842.78 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 842.78 and 348.77 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 842.78 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/842.78 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 842.78 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 293,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,939.36/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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