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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.43, 845.17 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.43, 845.17 and 332.67 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.43 : 845.17 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.43/845.17 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.43x = 845.17 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.43x = 281,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,159.34/612.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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