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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 845.10 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 845.10 and 416.07 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 845.10 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/845.10 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 845.10 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 351,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,620.76/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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