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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.31, 845.84 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.31, 845.84 and 502.74 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.31 : 845.84 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.31/845.84 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.31x = 845.84 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.31x = 425,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,238.86/613.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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