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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 920.68 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 920.68 and 408.32 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 920.68 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/920.68 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 920.68 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 375,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,932.06/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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