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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 918.25 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 918.25 and 287.27 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 918.25 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/918.25 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 918.25 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 263,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,782.66/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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