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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 846.02 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 846.02 and 380.68 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 846.02 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/846.02 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 846.02 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 322,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,062.89/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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