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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 846.39 and 508.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 846.39 and 508.62 is: 701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 846.39 = 508.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/846.39 = 508.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 846.39 × 508.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 430,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,490.88/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.22

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