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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.90, 842.80 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.90, 842.80 and 348.88 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.90 : 842.80 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.90/842.80 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.90x = 842.80 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.90x = 294,036.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,036.06/610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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