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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 846.87 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 846.87 and 392.63 is: 541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 846.87 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/846.87 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 846.87 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 332,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,508.69/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.91

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