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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.41, 846.48 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.41, 846.48 and 364.86 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.41 : 846.48 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.41/846.48 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.41x = 846.48 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.41x = 308,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,846.69/613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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