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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 844.46 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 844.46 and 538.44 is: 742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 844.46 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/844.46 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 844.46 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 454,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,691.04/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.62

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