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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.46, 846.87 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.46, 846.87 and 392.74 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.46 : 846.87 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.46/846.87 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.46x = 846.87 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.46x = 332,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,599.72/613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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