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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 844.38 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 844.38 and 415.35 is: 572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 844.38 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/844.38 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 844.38 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 350,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,713.23/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.89

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