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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.66, 842.63 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.66, 842.63 and 348.63 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.66 : 842.63 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.66/842.63 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.66x = 842.63 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.66x = 293,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,766.10/610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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