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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.07, 845.59 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.07, 845.59 and 389.07 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.07 : 845.59 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.07/845.59 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.07x = 845.59 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.07x = 328,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,991.76/613.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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