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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.27, 844.92 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.27, 844.92 and 346.71 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.27 : 844.92 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.27/844.92 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.27x = 844.92 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.27x = 292,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,942.21/612.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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