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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.96, 918.96 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.96, 918.96 and 439.50 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.96 : 918.96 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.96/918.96 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.96x = 918.96 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.96x = 403,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,882.92/612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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