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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 846.32 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 846.32 and 416.75 is: 575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 846.32 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/846.32 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 846.32 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 352,697.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,697.54/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.20

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