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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.76, 847.04 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.76, 847.04 and 439.60 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.76 : 847.04 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.76/847.04 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.76x = 847.04 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.76x = 372,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,358.78/612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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