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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 843.96 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612, 843.96 and 402.12 is: 554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612 : 843.96 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612/843.96 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612x = 843.96 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612x = 339,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,373.20/612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.53

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