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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.98, 846.99 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.98, 846.99 and 447.93 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.98 : 846.99 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.98/846.99 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.98x = 846.99 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.98x = 379,392.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,392.23/613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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