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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 917.78 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 917.78 and 283.30 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 917.78 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/917.78 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 917.78 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 260,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,004.96/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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