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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 918.90 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 918.90 and 429 is: 644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 918.90 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/918.90 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 918.90 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 394,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,208.10/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.00

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