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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 844.47 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 844.47 and 402.66 is: 555.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 844.47 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/844.47 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 844.47 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 340,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,034.29/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.53

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