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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.41, 844.63 and 413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.41, 844.63 and 413.17 is: 569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.41 : 844.63 = 413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.41/844.63 = 413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.41x = 844.63 × 413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.41x = 348,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,972.63/612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.84

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