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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 846.66 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 846.66 and 403.98 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 846.66 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/846.66 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 846.66 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 342,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,033.71/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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