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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 845.44 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 845.44 and 391.70 is: 540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 845.44 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/845.44 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 845.44 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 331,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,159.98/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.38

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