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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.43, 846.71 and 364.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.43, 846.71 and 364.79 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.43 : 846.71 = 364.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.43/846.71 = 364.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.43x = 846.71 × 364.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.43x = 308,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,869.52/613.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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