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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.46, 917.89 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.46, 917.89 and 393 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.46 : 917.89 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.46/917.89 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.46x = 917.89 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.46x = 360,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,730.77/612.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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