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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 846.78 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 846.78 and 351.68 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 846.78 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/846.78 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 846.78 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 297,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,795.59/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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