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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.79, 842.68 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.79, 842.68 and 348.62 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.79 : 842.68 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.79/842.68 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.79x = 842.68 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.79x = 293,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,775.10/610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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