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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 916.49 and 322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 916.49 and 322.91 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 916.49 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/916.49 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 916.49 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 295,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,940.01/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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