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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.49, 919.53 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.49, 919.53 and 305.56 is: 457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.49 : 919.53 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.49/919.53 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.49x = 919.53 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.49x = 280,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,966.99/613.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.98

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