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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.49, 917.18 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.49, 917.18 and 406.43 is: 608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.49 : 917.18 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.49/917.18 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.49x = 917.18 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.49x = 372,769.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,769.47/612.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.61

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