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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 842.79 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 842.79 and 348.72 is: 481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 842.79 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/842.79 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 842.79 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 293,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,897.73/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.24

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