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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.81, 842.97 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.81, 842.97 and 348.91 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.81 : 842.97 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.81/842.97 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.81x = 842.97 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.81x = 294,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,120.66/610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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