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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.28, 844.96 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.28, 844.96 and 350.32 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.28 : 844.96 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.28/844.96 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.28x = 844.96 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.28x = 296,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,006.39/612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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