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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.65, 845.46 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.65, 845.46 and 332.89 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.65 : 845.46 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.65/845.46 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.65x = 845.46 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.65x = 281,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,445.18/612.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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