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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 846.90 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 846.90 and 351.94 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 846.90 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/846.90 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 846.90 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 298,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,057.99/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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