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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 918.45 and 604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 918.45 and 604.20 is: 906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 918.45 = 604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/918.45 = 604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 918.45 × 604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 554,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,927.49/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.30

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