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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 846.93 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 846.93 and 351.78 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 846.93 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/846.93 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 846.93 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 297,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933.04/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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