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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.74, 918.96 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.74, 918.96 and 393.04 is: 589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.74 : 918.96 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.74/918.96 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.74x = 918.96 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.74x = 361,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,188.04/612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.46

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