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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.35, 845.82 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.35, 845.82 and 403.71 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.35 : 845.82 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.35/845.82 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.35x = 845.82 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.35x = 341,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,465.99/613.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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