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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.99, 847.23 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.99, 847.23 and 348.40 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.99 : 847.23 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.99/847.23 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.99x = 847.23 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.99x = 295,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,174.93/613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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