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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 847.82 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 847.82 and 438.60 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 847.82 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/847.82 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 847.82 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 371,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,853.85/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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