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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 918.42 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 918.42 and 304.34 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 918.42 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/918.42 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 918.42 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 279,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,507.35/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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