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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.59, 845.58 and 447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.59, 845.58 and 447.65 is: 617.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.59 : 845.58 = 447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.59/845.58 = 447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.59x = 845.58 × 447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.59x = 378,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,519.66/612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.91

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