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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 918.34 and 287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 918.34 and 287.42 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 918.34 = 287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/918.34 = 287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 918.34 × 287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 263,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,943.97/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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