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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 844.78 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 844.78 and 445.92 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 844.78 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/844.78 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 844.78 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 376,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,705.60/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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