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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 847.16 and 348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 847.16 and 348.41 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 847.16 = 348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/847.16 = 348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 847.16 × 348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 295,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,159.43/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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