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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 846.06 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 846.06 and 447.80 is: 617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 846.06 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/846.06 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 846.06 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 378,865.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,865.67/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.19

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