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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 846.65 and 503.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 846.65 and 503.62 is: 694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 846.65 = 503.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/846.65 = 503.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 846.65 × 503.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 426,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,389.02/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.81

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