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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 846.50 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 846.50 and 406.44 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 846.50 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/846.50 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 846.50 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 344,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,051.46/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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