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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.96, 920.94 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.96, 920.94 and 289.16 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.96 : 920.94 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.96/920.94 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.96x = 920.94 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.96x = 266,299.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,299.01/613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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