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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 844.76 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 844.76 and 446.90 is: 615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 844.76 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/844.76 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 844.76 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 377,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,519.02/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.91

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