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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 918.94 and 339.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 918.94 and 339.07 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 918.94 = 339.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/918.94 = 339.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 918.94 × 339.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 311,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,584.99/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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