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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.72, 844.98 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.72, 844.98 and 416.28 is: 574.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.72 : 844.98 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.72/844.98 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.72x = 844.98 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.72x = 351,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,748.27/612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.08

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