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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.12, 846.66 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.12, 846.66 and 416.56 is: 575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.12 : 846.66 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.12/846.66 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.12x = 846.66 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.12x = 352,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,684.69/613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.23

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