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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.63, 846.40 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.63, 846.40 and 392.85 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.63 : 846.40 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.63/846.40 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.63x = 846.40 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.63x = 332,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,507.99/613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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