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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 844.29 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 844.29 and 415.92 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 844.29 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/844.29 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 844.29 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 351,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,157.10/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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