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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 920.12 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 920.12 and 289.02 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 920.12 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/920.12 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 920.12 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 265,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,933.08/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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