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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.71, 845.53 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.71, 845.53 and 332.94 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.71 : 845.53 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.71/845.53 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.71x = 845.53 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.71x = 281,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,509.48/612.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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