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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 845.06 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 845.06 and 489.06 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 845.06 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/845.06 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 845.06 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 413,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,285.04/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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