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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.22, 918.33 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.22, 918.33 and 430.42 is: 645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.22 : 918.33 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.22/918.33 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.22x = 918.33 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.22x = 395,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,265.45/612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.63

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