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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 845.60 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 845.60 and 416.24 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 845.60 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/845.60 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 845.60 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 351,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,972.54/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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