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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.05, 846.02 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.05, 846.02 and 361.15 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.05 : 846.02 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.05/846.02 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.05x = 846.02 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.05x = 305,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,540.12/613.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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