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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 917.62 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 917.62 and 323.66 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 917.62 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/917.62 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 917.62 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 296,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,991.49/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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