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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.69, 919.59 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.69, 919.59 and 283.78 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.69 : 919.59 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.69/919.59 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.69x = 919.59 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.69x = 260,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,961.25/612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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