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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 847.19 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 847.19 and 348.38 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 847.19 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/847.19 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 847.19 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 295,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,143.86/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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