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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.79, 843.03 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.79, 843.03 and 348.95 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.79 : 843.03 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.79/843.03 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.79x = 843.03 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.79x = 294,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,177.43/610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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