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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.15, 845.31 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.15, 845.31 and 416.32 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.15 : 845.31 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.15/845.31 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.15x = 845.31 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.15x = 351,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,917.85/613.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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