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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.68, 845.64 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.68, 845.64 and 426.56 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.68 : 845.64 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.68/845.64 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.68x = 845.64 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.68x = 360,716.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,716.20/612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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