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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.98, 845.92 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.98, 845.92 and 333.22 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.98 : 845.92 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.98/845.92 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.98x = 845.92 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.98x = 281,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,880.41/612.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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