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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.80, 846.34 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.80, 846.34 and 415.97 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.80 : 846.34 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.80/846.34 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.80x = 846.34 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.80x = 352,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,052.05/612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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