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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.99, 917.93 and 406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.99, 917.93 and 406.93 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.99 : 917.93 = 406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.99/917.93 = 406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.99x = 917.93 × 406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.99x = 373,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,533.25/612.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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