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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 844.96 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 844.96 and 332.53 is: 458.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 844.96 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/844.96 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 844.96 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 280,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,972.89/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.88

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