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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 918.89 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 918.89 and 283.89 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 918.89 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/918.89 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 918.89 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 260,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,863.68/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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