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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.74, 920.95 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.74, 920.95 and 289.10 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.74 : 920.95 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.74/920.95 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.74x = 920.95 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.74x = 266,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,249.85/613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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