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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 846.12 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 846.12 and 503.08 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 846.12 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/846.12 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 846.12 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 425,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,666.05/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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