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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 845.83 and 447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 845.83 and 447.85 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 845.83 = 447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/845.83 = 447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 845.83 × 447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 378,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,806.65/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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