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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 844.68 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 844.68 and 332.33 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 844.68 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/844.68 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 844.68 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 280,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,712.77/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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