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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 844.20 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 844.20 and 425.28 is: 586.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 844.20 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/844.20 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 844.20 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 359,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,021.38/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.52

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