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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 846.40 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 846.40 and 380.48 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 846.40 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/846.40 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 846.40 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 322,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,038.27/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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