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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 844.64 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 844.64 and 350.04 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 844.64 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/844.64 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 844.64 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 295,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,657.79/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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