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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.08, 845.91 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.08, 845.91 and 426.51 is: 588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.08 : 845.91 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.08/845.91 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.08x = 845.91 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.08x = 360,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,789.07/613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.49

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