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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.32, 846.04 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.32, 846.04 and 426.48 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.32 : 846.04 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.32/846.04 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.32x = 846.04 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.32x = 360,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,819.14/613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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