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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.15, 920.12 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.15, 920.12 and 321.18 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.15 : 920.12 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.15/920.12 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.15x = 920.12 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.15x = 295,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,524.14/613.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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