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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 846.98 and 490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 846.98 and 490.24 is: 677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 846.98 = 490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/846.98 = 490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 846.98 × 490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 415,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,223.48/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.10

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