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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 844.89 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 844.89 and 350.32 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 844.89 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/844.89 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 844.89 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 295,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,981.86/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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