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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.02, 844.52 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.02, 844.52 and 346.44 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.02 : 844.52 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.02/844.52 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.02x = 844.52 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.02x = 292,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,575.51/612.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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