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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.41, 918.63 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.41, 918.63 and 304.92 is: 457.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.41 : 918.63 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.41/918.63 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.41x = 918.63 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.41x = 280,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,108.66/612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.39

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