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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.20, 844.82 and 332.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.20, 844.82 and 332.44 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.20 : 844.82 = 332.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.20/844.82 = 332.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.20x = 844.82 × 332.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.20x = 280,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,847.74/612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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