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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.07, 844.45 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.07, 844.45 and 346.48 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.07 : 844.45 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.07/844.45 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.07x = 844.45 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.07x = 292,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,585.04/612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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