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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.11, 844.73 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.11, 844.73 and 332.36 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.11 : 844.73 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.11/844.73 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.11x = 844.73 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.11x = 280,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,752.53/612.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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