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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.98, 846.88 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.98, 846.88 and 445.64 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.98 : 846.88 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.98/846.88 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.98x = 846.88 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.98x = 377,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,397.14/613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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