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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.70, 845.59 and 416.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.70, 845.59 and 416.87 is: 574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.70 : 845.59 = 416.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.70/845.59 = 416.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.70x = 845.59 × 416.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.70x = 352,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,502.18/613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.39

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