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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.37, 844.85 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.37, 844.85 and 402.66 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.37 : 844.85 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.37/844.85 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.37x = 844.85 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.37x = 340,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,185.29/612.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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