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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 848.25 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 848.25 and 503.28 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 848.25 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/848.25 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 848.25 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 426,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,907.26/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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