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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.13, 844.77 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.13, 844.77 and 346.60 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.13 : 844.77 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.13/844.77 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.13x = 844.77 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.13x = 292,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,797.28/612.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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