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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 846.94 and 348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 846.94 and 348.25 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 846.94 = 348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/846.94 = 348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 846.94 × 348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 294,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,946.11/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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