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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 844.54 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 844.54 and 415.75 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 844.54 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/844.54 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 844.54 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 351,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,117.51/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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