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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.92, 918.62 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.92, 918.62 and 283.66 is: 425.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.92 : 918.62 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.92/918.62 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.92x = 918.62 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.92x = 260,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,575.75/612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.14

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