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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.67, 846.91 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.67, 846.91 and 351.72 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.67 : 846.91 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.67/846.91 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.67x = 846.91 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.67x = 297,876.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,876.42/613.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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