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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.72 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.72 and 351.72 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 846.72 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/846.72 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 846.72 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 297,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,808.36/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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