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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.61, 846.15 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.61, 846.15 and 427.31 is: 589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.61 : 846.15 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.61/846.15 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.61x = 846.15 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.61x = 361,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,568.36/613.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.25

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