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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 845.36 and 332.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 845.36 and 332.81 is: 459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 845.36 = 332.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/845.36 = 332.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 845.36 × 332.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 281,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,344.26/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.28

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