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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 846.61 and 351.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 846.61 and 351.55 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 846.61 = 351.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/846.61 = 351.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 846.61 × 351.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 297,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,625.75/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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