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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.67, 919.11 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.67, 919.11 and 283.94 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.67 : 919.11 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.67/919.11 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.67x = 919.11 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.67x = 260,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,970.41/612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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