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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.80, 847.68 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.80, 847.68 and 427.76 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.80 : 847.68 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.80/847.68 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.80x = 847.68 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.80x = 362,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,603.60/613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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