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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.18, 844.98 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.18, 844.98 and 350.28 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.18 : 844.98 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.18/844.98 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.18x = 844.98 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.18x = 295,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,979.59/612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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