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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 921 and 305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 921 and 305.80 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 921 = 305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/921 = 305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 921 × 305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 281,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,641.80/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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