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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.23, 919.71 and 304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.23, 919.71 and 304.85 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.23 : 919.71 = 304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.23/919.71 = 304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.23x = 919.71 × 304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.23x = 280,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,368.99/613.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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