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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 844.98 and 437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 844.98 and 437.96 is: 604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 844.98 = 437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/844.98 = 437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 844.98 × 437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 370,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,067.44/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.35

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