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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 844.88 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 844.88 and 350.28 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 844.88 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/844.88 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 844.88 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 295,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,944.57/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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