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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.15, 844.76 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.15, 844.76 and 350.17 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.15 : 844.76 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.15/844.76 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.15x = 844.76 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.15x = 295,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,808.37/612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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