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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 843.13 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 843.13 and 348.98 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 843.13 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/843.13 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 843.13 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 294,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,236.74/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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