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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.02, 844.62 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.02, 844.62 and 349.98 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.02 : 844.62 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.02/844.62 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.02x = 844.62 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.02x = 295,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,600.11/612.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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