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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.47, 846.40 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.47, 846.40 and 535.58 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.47 : 846.40 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.47/846.40 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.47x = 846.40 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.47x = 453,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,314.91/613.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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