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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 844.89 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 844.89 and 332.48 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 844.89 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/844.89 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 844.89 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 280,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,904.80/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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