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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.52, 845.30 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.52, 845.30 and 336.52 is: 464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.52 : 845.30 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.52/845.30 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.52x = 845.30 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.52x = 284,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,460.36/612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.41

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