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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.89, 919.67 and 429.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.89, 919.67 and 429.92 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.89 : 919.67 = 429.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.89/919.67 = 429.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.89x = 919.67 × 429.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.89x = 395,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,377.78/612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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