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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.72, 920.86 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.72, 920.86 and 305.58 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.72 : 920.86 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.72/920.86 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.72x = 920.86 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.72x = 281,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,396.40/613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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