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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.85, 847.08 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.85, 847.08 and 348.30 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.85 : 847.08 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.85/847.08 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.85x = 847.08 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.85x = 295,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,037.96/613.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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