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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 844.83 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 844.83 and 350.18 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 844.83 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/844.83 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 844.83 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 295,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,842.57/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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