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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 843.93 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 843.93 and 415.27 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 843.93 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/843.93 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 843.93 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 350,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,459.87/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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