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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.46, 920.44 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.46, 920.44 and 339.74 is: 509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.46 : 920.44 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.46/920.44 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.46x = 920.44 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.46x = 312,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,710.29/613.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.75

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