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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.98, 843.15 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.98, 843.15 and 348.99 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.98 : 843.15 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.98/843.15 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.98x = 843.15 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.98x = 294,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,250.92/610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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