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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 920.94 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 920.94 and 289.14 is: 433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 920.94 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/920.94 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 920.94 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 266,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,280.59/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.71

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