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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 884.66 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 884.66 and 613 is: 844.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 884.66 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/884.66 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 884.66 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 542,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,296.58/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.96

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