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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.89, 842.85 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.89, 842.85 and 348.86 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.89 : 842.85 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.89/842.85 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.89x = 842.85 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.89x = 294,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,032.44/610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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