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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.79, 842.87 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.79, 842.87 and 348.80 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.79 : 842.87 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.79/842.87 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.79x = 842.87 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.79x = 293,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,989.71/610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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