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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.41, 918.61 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.41, 918.61 and 389.99 is: 584.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.41 : 918.61 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.41/918.61 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.41x = 918.61 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.41x = 358,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,250.04/612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.99

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