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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 920.43 and 305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 920.43 and 305.62 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 920.43 = 305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/920.43 = 305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 920.43 × 305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 281,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,299.52/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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