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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 845.98 and 391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 845.98 and 391.97 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 845.98 = 391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/845.98 = 391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 845.98 × 391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 331,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,599.92/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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