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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.46, 920.98 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.46, 920.98 and 381.62 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.46 : 920.98 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.46/920.98 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.46x = 920.98 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.46x = 351,461.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,461.99/613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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