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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 842.58 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 842.58 and 348.58 is: 480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 842.58 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/842.58 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 842.58 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 293,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,706.54/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.97

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