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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 845.78 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 845.78 and 391.84 is: 540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 845.78 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/845.78 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 845.78 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 331,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,406.36/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.51

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