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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 845.97 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 845.97 and 391.88 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 845.97 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/845.97 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 845.97 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 331,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,518.72/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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