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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.20, 845.07 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.20, 845.07 and 447.27 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.20 : 845.07 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.20/845.07 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.20x = 845.07 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.20x = 377,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,969.61/612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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