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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 920.31 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 920.31 and 321.31 is: 481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 920.31 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/920.31 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 920.31 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 295,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,704.81/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.64

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