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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.64, 846.57 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.64, 846.57 and 427.28 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.64 : 846.57 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.64/846.57 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.64x = 846.57 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.64x = 361,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,718.20/613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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