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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 918.58 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 918.58 and 304.08 is: 455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 918.58 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/918.58 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 918.58 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 279,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,321.81/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.95

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