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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 847 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 847 and 351.77 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 847 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/847 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 847 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 297,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,949.19/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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