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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.15, 845.94 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.15, 845.94 and 455.01 is: 628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.15 : 845.94 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.15/845.94 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.15x = 845.94 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.15x = 384,911.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,911.16/612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.79

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