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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 844.94 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 844.94 and 332.51 is: 458.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 844.94 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/844.94 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 844.94 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 280,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,946.67/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.85

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