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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.18, 920.01 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.18, 920.01 and 284.28 is: 426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.18 : 920.01 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.18/920.01 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.18x = 920.01 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.18x = 261,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,539.91/613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.53

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