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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 918.54 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 918.54 and 396.84 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 918.54 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/918.54 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 918.54 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 364,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,513.41/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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