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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.54, 920.99 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.54, 920.99 and 305.31 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.54 : 920.99 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.54/920.99 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.54x = 920.99 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.54x = 281,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,189.08/613.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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