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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 845.01 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 845.01 and 482.13 is: 665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 845.01 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/845.01 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 845.01 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 407,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,404.67/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.50

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