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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.02, 844.36 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.02, 844.36 and 402.30 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.02 : 844.36 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.02/844.36 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.02x = 844.36 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.02x = 339,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,684.02/612.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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