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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.98 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.98 and 348.24 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 846.98 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/846.98 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 846.98 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 294,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,952.32/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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