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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.91, 845.84 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.91, 845.84 and 333.15 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.91 : 845.84 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.91/845.84 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.91x = 845.84 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.91x = 281,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,789.41/612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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