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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.91, 847.21 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.91, 847.21 and 348.33 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.91 : 847.21 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.91/847.21 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.91x = 847.21 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.91x = 295,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,111.62/613.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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