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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.65, 918.72 and 460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.65, 918.72 and 460.29 is: 689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.65 : 918.72 = 460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.65/918.72 = 460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.65x = 918.72 × 460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.65x = 422,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,877.63/613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.12

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