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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.60, 846.26 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.60, 846.26 and 414.44 is: 571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.60 : 846.26 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.60/846.26 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.60x = 846.26 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.60x = 350,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,723.99/613.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.58

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