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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.22, 918.41 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.22, 918.41 and 287.66 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.22 : 918.41 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.22/918.41 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.22x = 918.41 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.22x = 264,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,189.82/612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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