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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 845.03 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 845.03 and 402.44 is: 555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 845.03 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/845.03 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 845.03 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 340,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,070.01/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.45

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