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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 919.23 and 305.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 919.23 and 305.17 is: 457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 919.23 = 305.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/919.23 = 305.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 919.23 × 305.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 280,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,521.42/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.49

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