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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 919.80 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 919.80 and 305 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 919.80 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/919.80 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 919.80 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 280,539
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,539/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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