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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.76, 916.82 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.76, 916.82 and 430.50 is: 644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.76 : 916.82 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.76/916.82 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.76x = 916.82 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.76x = 394,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,691.01/612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.12

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