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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 918.04 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 918.04 and 287.32 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 918.04 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/918.04 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 918.04 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 263,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,771.25/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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