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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.27, 919.32 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.27, 919.32 and 430.02 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.27 : 919.32 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.27/919.32 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.27x = 919.32 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.27x = 395,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,324.37/612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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