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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.93, 847.20 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.93, 847.20 and 348.39 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.93 : 847.20 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.93/847.20 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.93x = 847.20 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.93x = 295,156.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,156.01/613.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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