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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.16, 919.88 and 288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.16, 919.88 and 288.49 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.16 : 919.88 = 288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.16/919.88 = 288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.16x = 919.88 × 288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.16x = 265,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,370.14/613.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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