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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.39, 845.19 and 415.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.39, 845.19 and 415.83 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.39 : 845.19 = 415.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.39/845.19 = 415.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.39x = 845.19 × 415.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.39x = 351,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,455.36/612.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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