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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 919.15 and 458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 919.15 and 458.87 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 919.15 = 458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/919.15 = 458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 919.15 × 458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 421,764.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,764.62/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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