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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 846.97 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 846.97 and 351.73 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 846.97 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/846.97 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 846.97 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 297,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,904.76/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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