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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612, 844.60 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612, 844.60 and 379 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612 : 844.60 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612/844.60 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612x = 844.60 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612x = 320,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,103.40/612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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