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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.23, 846.16 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.23, 846.16 and 403.49 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.23 : 846.16 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.23/846.16 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.23x = 846.16 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.23x = 341,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,419.72/613.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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