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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 845.31 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 845.31 and 403.29 is: 556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 845.31 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/845.31 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 845.31 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 340,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,905.07/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.15

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