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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 844.78 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 844.78 and 350.13 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 844.78 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/844.78 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 844.78 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 295,781.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,781.95/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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