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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.55, 920.43 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.55, 920.43 and 284.82 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.55 : 920.43 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.55/920.43 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.55x = 920.43 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.55x = 262,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,150.85/613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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