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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.86, 920.81 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.86, 920.81 and 301.79 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.86 : 920.81 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.86/920.81 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.86x = 920.81 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.86x = 277,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,891.25/613.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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