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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.28, 918.42 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.28, 918.42 and 304.70 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.28 : 918.42 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.28/918.42 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.28x = 918.42 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.28x = 279,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,837.98/613.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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