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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.64, 846.98 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.64, 846.98 and 380.63 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.64 : 846.98 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.64/846.98 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.64x = 846.98 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.64x = 322,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,386.00/613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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