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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.22, 846.33 and 426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.22, 846.33 and 426.38 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.22 : 846.33 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.22/846.33 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.22x = 846.33 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.22x = 360,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,858.19/613.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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