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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.67, 842.64 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.67, 842.64 and 348.68 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.67 : 842.64 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.67/842.64 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.67x = 842.64 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.67x = 293,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,811.72/610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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