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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.88, 846 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.88, 846 and 416 is: 574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.88 : 846 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.88/846 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.88x = 846 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.88x = 351,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,936/612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.23

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