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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.48, 846.67 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.48, 846.67 and 361.46 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.48 : 846.67 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.48/846.67 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.48x = 846.67 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.48x = 306,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,037.34/613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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