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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.02, 844.59 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.02, 844.59 and 332.26 is: 458.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.02 : 844.59 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.02/844.59 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.02x = 844.59 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.02x = 280,621.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,621.36/612.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.51

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