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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.14, 844.80 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.14, 844.80 and 346.59 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.14 : 844.80 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.14/844.80 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.14x = 844.80 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.14x = 292,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,795.60/612.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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