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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.70, 846.89 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.70, 846.89 and 348.13 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.70 : 846.89 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.70/846.89 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.70x = 846.89 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.70x = 294,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,823.58/613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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