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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 917.49 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 917.49 and 395.58 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 917.49 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/917.49 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 917.49 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 362,940.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,940.69/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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