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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.99, 846.98 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.99, 846.98 and 380.71 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.99 : 846.98 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.99/846.98 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.99x = 846.98 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.99x = 322,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,449.52/613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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