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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 846.59 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 846.59 and 348.04 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 846.59 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/846.59 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 846.59 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 294,642.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,642.95/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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