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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 919.62 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 919.62 and 408.42 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 919.62 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/919.62 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 919.62 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 375,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,591.20/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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