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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.06, 916.17 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.06, 916.17 and 322.62 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.06 : 916.17 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.06/916.17 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.06x = 916.17 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.06x = 295,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,574.77/612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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