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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.59, 845.49 and 364.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.59, 845.49 and 364.05 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.59 : 845.49 = 364.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.59/845.49 = 364.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.59x = 845.49 × 364.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.59x = 307,794.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,794.59/612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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