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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 917.39 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612, 917.39 and 286.79 is: 429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612 : 917.39 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612/917.39 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612x = 917.39 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612x = 263,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,094.41/612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.89

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