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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.66, 846.03 and 456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.66, 846.03 and 456.39 is: 629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.66 : 846.03 = 456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.66/846.03 = 456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.66x = 846.03 × 456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.66x = 386,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,119.63/613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.21

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