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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.87, 845.51 and 482.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.87, 845.51 and 482.65 is: 664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.87 : 845.51 = 482.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.87/845.51 = 482.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.87x = 845.51 × 482.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.87x = 408,080.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,080.87/613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.77

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