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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 918.95 and 288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 918.95 and 288.09 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 918.95 = 288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/918.95 = 288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 918.95 × 288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 264,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,738.87/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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