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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 845.52 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 845.52 and 402.41 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 845.52 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/845.52 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 845.52 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 340,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,245.70/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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