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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 844.34 and 415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 844.34 and 415.71 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 844.34 = 415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/844.34 = 415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 844.34 × 415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 350,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,998.50/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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