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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.18, 846.37 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.18, 846.37 and 488.80 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.18 : 846.37 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.18/846.37 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.18x = 846.37 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.18x = 413,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,705.66/613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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