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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 842.67 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 842.67 and 348.65 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 842.67 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/842.67 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 842.67 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 293,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,790.94/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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