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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.84, 846.96 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.84, 846.96 and 351.72 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.84 : 846.96 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.84/846.96 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.84x = 846.96 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.84x = 297,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,892.77/613.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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