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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.15, 845.15 and 546.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.15, 845.15 and 546.54 is: 754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.15 : 845.15 = 546.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.15/845.15 = 546.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.15x = 845.15 × 546.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.15x = 461,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,908.28/612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.57

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