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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.22, 844.84 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.22, 844.84 and 350.22 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.22 : 844.84 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.22/844.84 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.22x = 844.84 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.22x = 295,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,879.86/612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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