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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 842.70 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 842.70 and 348.74 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 842.70 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/842.70 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 842.70 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 293,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,883.20/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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