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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.49, 846.23 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.49, 846.23 and 364.64 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.49 : 846.23 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.49/846.23 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.49x = 846.23 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.49x = 308,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,565.99/613.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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