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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 847.02 and 404.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 847.02 and 404.09 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 847.02 = 404.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/847.02 = 404.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 847.02 × 404.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 342,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,268.08/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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