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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 846.33 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 846.33 and 482.46 is: 665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 846.33 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/846.33 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 846.33 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 408,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,320.37/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.36

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