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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 845.41 and 332.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 845.41 and 332.85 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 845.41 = 332.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/845.41 = 332.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 845.41 × 332.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 281,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,394.72/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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