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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 916.92 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 916.92 and 282.58 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 916.92 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/916.92 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 916.92 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 259,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,103.25/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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