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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613, 845.94 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613, 845.94 and 406.04 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 845.94 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/845.94 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 845.94 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 343,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,485.48/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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