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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.83, 847.16 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.83, 847.16 and 351.93 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.83 : 847.16 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.83/847.16 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.83x = 847.16 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.83x = 298,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,139.26/613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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