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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 846.45 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 846.45 and 392.58 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 846.45 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/846.45 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 846.45 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 332,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,299.34/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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