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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 844.90 and 447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 844.90 and 447.14 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 844.90 = 447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/844.90 = 447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 844.90 × 447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 377,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,786.35/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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