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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 920.09 and 428.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 920.09 and 428.09 is: 641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 920.09 = 428.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/920.09 = 428.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 920.09 × 428.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 393,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,881.33/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.78

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