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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.13, 917.73 and 287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.13, 917.73 and 287.72 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.13 : 917.73 = 287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.13/917.73 = 287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.13x = 917.73 × 287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.13x = 264,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,049.28/612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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