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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.87, 847.52 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.87, 847.52 and 456.32 is: 630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.87 : 847.52 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.87/847.52 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.87x = 847.52 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.87x = 386,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,741.00/613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.00

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