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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 846.18 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 846.18 and 456.59 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 846.18 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/846.18 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 846.18 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 386,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,354.68/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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