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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 847.17 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 847.17 and 348.35 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 847.17 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/847.17 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 847.17 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 295,107.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,107.43/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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