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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 920.12 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 920.12 and 321.08 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 920.12 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/920.12 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 920.12 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 295,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,425.92/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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