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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.64, 842.73 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.64, 842.73 and 348.67 is: 481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.64 : 842.73 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.64/842.73 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.64x = 842.73 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.64x = 293,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,834.67/610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.19

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