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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.81, 846.52 and 488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.81, 846.52 and 488.53 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.81 : 846.52 = 488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.81/846.52 = 488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.81x = 846.52 × 488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.81x = 413,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,550.42/613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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