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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 920.97 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 920.97 and 289.26 is: 433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 920.97 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/920.97 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 920.97 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 266,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,399.78/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.95

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