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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.22, 846.42 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.22, 846.42 and 424.26 is: 585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.22 : 846.42 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.22/846.42 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.22x = 846.42 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.22x = 359,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,102.15/613.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.60

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