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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.48, 917.52 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.48, 917.52 and 380.64 is: 570.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.48 : 917.52 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.48/917.52 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.48x = 917.52 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.48x = 349,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,244.81/612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.21

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