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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 844.60 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612, 844.60 and 336 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612 : 844.60 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612/844.60 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612x = 844.60 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612x = 283,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,785.60/612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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