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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 920.04 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 920.04 and 305.34 is: 457.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 920.04 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/920.04 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 920.04 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 280,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,925.01/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.57

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