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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.14, 916.64 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.14, 916.64 and 406.08 is: 608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.14 : 916.64 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.14/916.64 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.14x = 916.64 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.14x = 372,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,227.14/612.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.08

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