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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.52, 917.94 and 406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.52, 917.94 and 406.54 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.52 : 917.94 = 406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.52/917.94 = 406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.52x = 917.94 × 406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.52x = 373,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,179.33/612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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