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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 920.39 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 920.39 and 284.54 is: 426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 920.39 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/920.39 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 920.39 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 261,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,881.75/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.91

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