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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 844.70 and 416.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 844.70 and 416.00 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 844.70 = 416.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/844.70 = 416.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 844.70 × 416.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 351,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,395.23/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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