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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.20, 846 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.20, 846 and 351.12 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.20 : 846 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.20/846 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.20x = 846 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.20x = 297,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,047.52/613.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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