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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.52, 847.44 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.52, 847.44 and 498.48 is: 688.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.52 : 847.44 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.52/847.44 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.52x = 847.44 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.52x = 422,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,431.89/613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.54

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