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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 845.14 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 845.14 and 416.29 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 845.14 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/845.14 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 845.14 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 351,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,823.33/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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