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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.89, 921.02 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.89, 921.02 and 394.61 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.89 : 921.02 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.89/921.02 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.89x = 921.02 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.89x = 363,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,437.12/613.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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