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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 920.03 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 920.03 and 304.97 is: 457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 920.03 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/920.03 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 920.03 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 280,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,575.42/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.73

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