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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 845.38 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 845.38 and 332.84 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 845.38 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/845.38 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 845.38 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 281,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,376.28/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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