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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 843.02 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 843.02 and 348.87 is: 481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 843.02 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/843.02 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 843.02 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 294,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,102.64/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.46

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