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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.42, 844.39 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.42, 844.39 and 533.44 is: 735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.42 : 844.39 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.42/844.39 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.42x = 844.39 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.42x = 450,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,431.40/612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.49

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