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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 846.73 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 846.73 and 361.62 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 846.73 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/846.73 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 846.73 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 306,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,194.95/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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