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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.58, 846.38 and 509.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.58, 846.38 and 509.09 is: 702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.58 : 846.38 = 509.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.58/846.38 = 509.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.58x = 846.38 × 509.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.58x = 430,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,880.64/613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.25

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