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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 844.77 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 844.77 and 426.31 is: 587.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 844.77 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/844.77 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 844.77 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 360,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,133.90/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.87

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