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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.29, 919.50 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.29, 919.50 and 288.48 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.29 : 919.50 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.29/919.50 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.29x = 919.50 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.29x = 265,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,257.36/613.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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