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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.53, 918.77 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.53, 918.77 and 426.90 is: 640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.53 : 918.77 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.53/918.77 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.53x = 918.77 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.53x = 392,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,223.49/612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.33

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