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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.38, 845.22 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.38, 845.22 and 435.60 is: 601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.38 : 845.22 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.38/845.22 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.38x = 845.22 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.38x = 368,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,177.83/612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.22

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