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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.79, 845.61 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.79, 845.61 and 502.62 is: 692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.79 : 845.61 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.79/845.61 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.79x = 845.61 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.79x = 425,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,023.03/613.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.45

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